How much does a Kia Rio 2019 cost?
The 2019 Kia Rio LX sedan starts at $15,300, the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP), which does not include a destination charge of $990. The Rio S sedan starts a bit higher, at $16,100, while the Rio 5-door hatchback has an MSRP of $16,400.
What kind of transmission does a Kia Rio have?
Mated to the four-banger is a six-speed manual transmission (LX trim only) or six-speed automatic. Kia says its engineers reduced overall engine weight by 29 pounds over the previous generation, one of many upgrades resulting in the Rio’s improved performance and economy.
When did the Kia Rio’s come out?
The Kia Rio landed here in late 2011 and was joined by three-door hatch and four-door sedan variants midway through 2012. The Rio 1.4 S manual three-door hatch comes on to the market at $15,290, plus on-road costs, and is covered by Kia’s five-year, unlimited kilometre factory warranty.
What kind of engine does a 2012 Kia Rio have?
It’s also the first non-hybrid or luxury vehicle in the U.S. market to employ Idle Stop and Go (ISG) technology in the subcompact segment. All 2012 Rios are powered by a 1.6-liter four-cylinder with gasoline direct injection (GDI) engine rated at 138 hp and 123 lb-ft of torque, and is EPA rated at 30/40 mpg city/highway.
Is the 2012 Kia Rio an Extreme Couponing car?
Extreme-couponing fans know the drill here: take the popularly-equipped EX, use your phone for GPS, enjoy the cloth seats and save a thousand bucks or so for future gas bills. The yardsticks have moved–but the 2012 Kia Rio has kicked itself into contention in a class filled with very good economy cars.
Is there a problem with the Kia Rio automatic transmission?
Driving on interstate 75 at 70 mph the automatic transmission suddenly downshifted from overdrive into 3rd gear. The sudden surge almost sent me into the median. This has happened 5 times in the last month. The dealer has replaced the speed sensor unit twice and problem continues.
It’s also the first non-hybrid or luxury vehicle in the U.S. market to employ Idle Stop and Go (ISG) technology in the subcompact segment. All 2012 Rios are powered by a 1.6-liter four-cylinder with gasoline direct injection (GDI) engine rated at 138 hp and 123 lb-ft of torque, and is EPA rated at 30/40 mpg city/highway.
Extreme-couponing fans know the drill here: take the popularly-equipped EX, use your phone for GPS, enjoy the cloth seats and save a thousand bucks or so for future gas bills. The yardsticks have moved–but the 2012 Kia Rio has kicked itself into contention in a class filled with very good economy cars.
What does Idle Stop and go do on a Kia Rio?
All-new for the 2012 model year, the Rio is the first subcompact for the U.S. market to offer Idle Stop and Go, which shuts down the engine when the car is idling and restarts it when the brake pedal is released.